The Department of Health (DOH) does not see the measles outbreak in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) spreading to the rest of the country. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa stated that they have attained herd immunity through supplemental immunization in 2023, with 85 percent coverage nationwide. However, Barmm only had a 50 percent coverage, leading to the measles outbreak in the region.
THE Department of Health does not see the measles outbreak in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao spreading to the rest of the country. In a recent press conference, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he is not concerned that the measles outbreak will also be seen in other regions since they have attained herd immunity.
The health chief said it was only in the Barmm where herd immunity was not attained for measles and rubella. 'For Barmm, they only had a 50 percent coverage for measles and rubella. This is why we are seeing a measles outbreak there,' said Herbosa. The DOH and the Barmm- Ministry of Health conducted a measles immunization drive in the region from April 1 to 12 due to the outbreak.
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